Conor O'Boyle

Conor O'Boyle

Lieutenant General O'Boyle visiting the IRISHFINN Batt HQ, UNIFIL.
Allegiance Irish Defence Forces
Service/branch Artillery Corps
Years of service 1970-present
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands held 1st Brigade
Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces
Battles/wars UNIFIL

Lieutenant General Conor O'Boyle is the Irish Defence Forces Chief of Staff. O'Boyle was appointed to the post by the Government of Ireland on 12 August 2013.[1] O’Boyle joined the Defence Forces in 1970 and was assigned to the Artillery Corps upon his commission in 1972. O'Boyle served in Middle East for two years with UNTSO and has been on three tours of duty with UNIFIL.[2]

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References

  1. "Two new appointments at Department of Defence". rte.ie. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  2. "Defence Forces Chief of Staff". military.ie. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
Military offices
Preceded by
Sean McCann
Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces
2013 present
Succeeded by
Incumbent